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Orange Sour Cream Cake

Why not try out this Orange Sour Cream Cake for a quick and easy dessert. Made with pantry staples and the addition of fresh orange zest for bursting flavour. Great served on it's own, with whipped cream, ice cream or even Homemade Lemon Curd.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: North American
Keyword: citrus dessert, oranges
Servings: 12 cake squares
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 Cup butter at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 Cup granulated white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and line with parchment paper a 8 x 8 inch baking tin. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • Combine the sugar with the orange zest. Using your finger tips, combine the zest completely into the sugar.
  • In the bowl of your electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix in until incorporated into the batter. Add vanilla and mix until combined, just about 20 seconds.
  • Using a wooden spoon, stir in half of the flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Stir just until combined and there are no lumps. Add sour cream and stir until combined. Fold in remaining flour. Don't over mix. Pour this batter into your prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out with just a few crumbs.
  • Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Cut into squares and can be stored in the fridge for up to three days or in the freezer for a month.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Orange Sour Cream Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 187 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 205mg9%
Potassium 33mg1%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 13g14%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 286IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 31mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.